Lehcecka holdspublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 21 June
Lehecka 3-1 Draper*
Jiri Lehecka doesn't seem to be having any issues at the moment, though.
The Czech leans on that big serve once again for a hold to 15.
Summary
Watch live coverage of Queen's semi-finals (UK only)
LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz beats Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4 6-4 in all-Spanish encounter
Two-time Wimbledon champion Alcaraz extends his winning streak to 17 matches
Jack Draper loses 6-4 4-6 7-5 to Jiri Lehecka
British number one Draper had been seeking to reach Queen's final for first time
Lehcecka holdspublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 21 June
Postpublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 21 June
*Lehecka 2-1 Draper
It is baking hot down in London at Queen's today.
Conditions could play a major part as this match develops.
'Challenge for Draper'published at 13:23 British Summer Time 21 June
*Lehecka 2-1 Draper
Andrew Cotter
Commentator on BBC TVYou can see why Lehecka has moved through without dropping a set - this is a real challenge for Jack Draper.
Draper holdspublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 21 June
*Lehecka 2-1 Draper
A huge game already in this semi-final for Jack Draper as he looks to try and get on the board.
The crowd at Queen's show their support when the Briton leads 30-15.
Much better from Draper. He steps up to the net and smashes a backhand into the corner.
Fast ballspublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 21 June
Lehecka 2-0 Draper*
Leon Smith
GB Davis Cup captain on BBC TVIt's hot conditions today - the ball is going to move through the court that bit faster.
Jack has got to settle in here and focus on getting through this service game.
Lehecka holdspublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 21 June
Lehecka 2-0 Draper*
Jiri Lehecka is known for being a big server and Jack Draper gets a taste of it with one straight at the body from the outset. Draper holds up his racquet but the ball bounces straight out.
Lehecka shows he is also pretty handy at the net with a drop shot winner.
A hold to 15 for the Czech.
Lehecka breaks in opening gamepublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 21 June
*Lehecka 1-0 Draper
Ah.
A double fault from Jack Draper and Jiri Lehecka makes the perfect start.
Break point Leheckapublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 21 June
Lehecka 0-0 Draper*
Jack Draper purses his lips as he sends a forehand long to allow Jiri Lehecka back to 30-30.
Another error and Lehecka has a chance for an early break.
Postpublished at 13:12 British Summer Time 21 June
Lehecka 0-0 Draper*
Right, warm-ups complete and off we go.
Jack Draper to serve first.
*Denotes next server.
Image source, Getty ImagesLehecka looking to upset another Britonpublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 21 June
Lehecka v Draper
Image source, Getty ImagesJiri Lehecka has already ended the hopes of one Briton at Queen's this summer after beating Jacob Fearnley in the quarter-finals on Friday.
The Czech also defeated world number 12 Alex de Minaur in his opening match of the tournament.
Lehecka, 23, has met Jack Draper on three previous occasions, winning one and losing two.
That sole victory came in the final of the Adelaide Open in January 2024.
And Lehecka, ranked number 30 in the world, is no stranger to a run at Queen's. He reached the final of the men's doubles in 2023 but came up short alongside team-mate Taylor Fritz.
'Something I've wanted since I was a little kid'published at 13:11 British Summer Time 21 June
Lehecka v Draper
Image source, Getty ImagesSome say it's bad luck to touch the trophy before winning it... but there has to be some sort of time limit on that, right?
After booking his spot in the semi-finals yesterday, Jack Draper revealed he had held the Queen's trophy as a child around 12 years ago.
"It's something I've wanted since I was a little kid," said the 23-year-old.
"I do have photos on my phone with the trophy when I was what must have been 10.
"It's always been a tournament that I have watched alongside with Wimbledon.
"Having Andy [Murray] win here many years on the trot or whenever he did, just gave it a bit more of a special feeling to me."
Draper is bidding to become the first British singles champion at Queen's since five-time winner Murray's most recent victory in 2016.
Postpublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 21 June
Lehecka v Draper
Image source, Getty ImagesJack Draper already has three ATP titles under his belt but just one of those has been sealed on grass.
The Briton won the Stuttgart Open in 2024 and has also lifted trophies on hard courts at the Vienna Open and Indian Wells.
Draper's 6-4 5-7 6-4 win against Brandon Nakashima yesterday has also guaranteed he will be a top-four seed in next week's Wimbledon draw, meaning he would not be able to meet world number one Jannik Sinner or defending champion Carlos Alcaraz until the semi-final stage.
Draper's best shots in quarter-final winpublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 21 June
Lehecka v Draper
Jack Draper took 2 hours and 24 minutes to get beyond American Brandon Nakashima yesterday, but you don't need to try and carve out that time in your day to see how he came through the match.
We've put together a much shorter (3 minutes and four seconds) package of Draper's best work just for you.
Postpublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 21 June
As well as following along with live text coverage of Jack Draper's upcoming match, you can also watch the action at the top of this page too.
After Draper and Jiri Lehecka complete their match, we'll also be covering the other semi-final when French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz faces fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista-Agut.
Good afternoon!published at 13:00 British Summer Time 21 June
Image source, Getty ImagesThe sun is shining and Queen's is buzzing as British number one Jack Draper attempts to continue his fine run.
Draper beat Brandon Nakashima yesterday to reach the semi-finals at Queen's for the first time.
Next up?
Czech Jiri Lehecka for a place in tomorrow's final.
